Module 1 - Data protection laws Flashcards
Which treaty among member states of the council of Europe is a data protection milestone?
Convention 108
47 member states for the council of Europe
Which data protection milestone applies to public electronic communications and networks
e-privacy directive - applies to processing of data via telcos in the EU
The universal declaration of human rights is a product of which institution?
The United Nations
Which European institution is composed of 47 member states?
The Council of Europe
What characteristic describes the European Parliament
It is responsible for legislative development, supervisory oversight of other institutions, and development of budget.
What does the European Council do?
Sets the overall political agenda of the EU
What characteristic describes the council of the EU?
They are one of the main decision making bodies of the EU
What is the key characteristic that describes what the European Commission can do?
The EC has the power to propose legislation
What is the key characteristic that describes what the Court of Justice of the EU can do?
They can make decisions on issues of EU law.
When was the Declaration of Human Rights enacted?
10 December 1948
When was the Declaration of Human Rights enforced?
1953
What are the key articles of the Declaration of Human Rights?
Article 12 - Right of private life
Article 19 - Freedom of Expression
Article 29 - rights are not absolute and a balance must be struck
What are the key articles of the European Convention of Human Rights?
Article 8 - protects the rights of individuals Article 10(1) - Freedom of expression & sharing information across national boundaries Aritcle 10(2) Promotes balance between 8 & 10(1)
Is a declaration legally binding?
No
What role does the OECD (Organization for Economic Development do?
Provides guidelines on the protection of privacy and transborder flow of personal data
Is the European Court of Human Rights part of the EU?
No
Which body in the EU is where members are directly elected?
European Parliament
What are the 3 key responsibilities of the European Parliament?
Legislative Development
Supervisory Oversight
Development of Budget
What are the key activities of the European Council?
Defines EU Priorities & sets political direction for the EU
Who can participate on the European Council?
Heads of State of EU Countries
EC president
High Representative of Foreign Affairs
Security Policy
What does the European Commission do?
The EC implements EU decisions and Policies
Can the European Commission propose Legislation?
Yes, the EC has the exclusive competence to propose legislation
Where is the Court of Justice of the EU located?
Based in Luxembourg
What characteristic describes the actions of the Court of Justice?
They are a judicial body of the EU
Make decisions of EU law
Enforce decisions from the European Commission or EU law
How does the court of justice support other EU member states?
They provide clarifications on EU law to national courts to assist upholding EU law
